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How do you say "dock" in German?
der Steg
In German, "dock" is der Steg.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'shtayg', stress on the one syllable, with a long 'ay' sound.
Grammar notes
der Steg is masculine. Plural: der Docks.
Example sentence
Das Boot war am Steg festgemacht.
The boat was tied to the dock.
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How to remember der Steg
Der Steg comes from steigen, 'to climb' or 'to step' - picture stepping down onto a dock from a boat.
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Questions about der Steg
How do you say "dock" in German?
In German, "dock" is der Steg. It is a noun.
Is der Steg masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Steg is masculine. Plural: der Docks.
How is der Steg used in a sentence?
Use der Steg as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Boot war am Steg festgemacht. (The boat was tied to the dock.).
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